ACS Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry

Purpose: To recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of the chemistry of fluorine.

Nature: The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The award is presented in odd-numbered years at the Biennial Winter Fluorine Conference. The award is presented in even-numbered years during an ACS national meeting at which the ACS Division of Fluorine Chemistry meets.

Eligibility: A nominee must have made an outstanding contribution or contributions to the field of fluorine chemistry. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background.

Deadline: November 1 (annual review).

Establishment & Support: The Juhua Group Technology Center China began sponsorship of this award in 2015. Honeywell sponsored the award in 2005, 2007, and 2009-2014. SynQuest Laboratories Inc. sponsored the award in 2004 and 2006 and supported the award in 2008. Clariant LSM (Florida) Inc. formerly Lancaster Synthesis, Inc. sponsored the award from 1991 to 2003. The award was established in 1971 by PCR, Inc., and was administered by the ACS Division of Fluorine Chemistry until 1990.